Create Users

1. Open the User Administration module in the System section.

2. Click Create New Userin the top right corner.

3. Fill in all required fields listed below in the Create New User window.

4. Click Create.

Required fields

Field	Description
User Code	A short identifier used for logging in
User Name	The user's name that is displayed in the system
Password	Password used for logging in
Email	Email address for notifications
Security Role	Restricts access to modules and the API

Vessel Users

The security role "Vessel" is designed to grant access for users onboard ships. See Create a Ship Master Role in VMS.

Permissions in the Java VMS

In order to perform actions in the Java VMS a user must also belong to a Security Group.

Groups, roles and their permissions are maintained in the Manage Permissions module in the Java VMS.